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School: Errew G.N.S. (roll number 13261)

Location:
Errew, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Brígid Nic Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0090E, Page 04_013

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  1. The Harvest of the Geese

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    The end of September or the beginning of October is called the "Harvest of the Geese" because when the people gather in the harvest the geese pick up the blades of oats that are left and get fat.
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    Harvest of the Geese = Harvest of the Geese
    and get fat = and get fat
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Mc Hugh
    Gender
    Female

  2. Local Cures and Herbs

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    The old people say that the juice of the dandeline is good for a weak heart. In order to drink the juice you must boil it on a drop of milk and put salt in it and drink it. The Consumption plant is good for
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